ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A345-A1

GENERAL FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A345-A2

IMPROVED FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A345-A3

HIGH FORMABILITY

STEEL, SHEET, COLD ROLLED, LOW CARBON, WSS-M1A345-A4

EXTRA HIGH FORMABILITY

1. SCOPE

The materials defined by these specifications are cold rolled low carbon steel sheet suitable for cold
forming (see para 4.1). Specification WSS-M1P94-A shall be used where precoating by the steel
supplier is required.

2. APPLICATION

These specifications were released originally for 2003 model year automotive body parts. They also
simplify material designation on Engineering Drawings when steels with mechanical properties suitable
for designing and forming the part are to be specified and components could be sourced in several
countries.

The abbreviations heading the tables (see para 4.4) indicate the country or company of origin of the
specification as follows:

ISO International Standards Organization

BS UK of GB & NI (British Standards Institute)
DIN Federal Republic of Germany (Deutsches Institute)
EN European Union
ASTM USA (American Society for Testing & Materials)
JIS Japan Industrial Standards
JFS Japan Iron and Steel Federation Standards
MES Mazda Engineering Standards

Note: Because of regional supply base variations and to make the most effective use of these
specifications, users should consult with Materials Engineering.

Note: Interstitial Free (IF) steel supplied to WSS-M1A345-A3/A4 usually contains titanium as an
alloying addition. Such titanium alloyed steels, if subsequently surface treated by a
nitrocarburising/oxidizing process, risk becoming embrittled because of the formation of an
ultrafine TiN precipitate. IF steels containing vanadium and niobium are also thought to be
prone to this effect. Accordingly, special consideration should be given for IF steel parts
intended to be subjected to the above noted surface treatment processes.

Date Action Revisions

2006 05 03 Revised European specific re: gauge & mech props; Rev 3.2.1,
3.5, 4.8, 4.14 & 4.15; Added 3.2.2 & 3.2.3 S Buckingham
2004 05 26 Revised Rev para 2 (for Ford Europe only) R. Lord
2000 09 21 Activated K J Thurgood (FAO), M Fukahori (Mazda)
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Note: Please be aware that these specifications do not yet deal with hot dipped galvanized (ie. hot
dipped zinc) coatings. The previous sentence does not apply to Ford Europe. For Ford
Europe only, the words "hot dipped galvannealed" in paragraphs 3.4 and 4.13 (Table 7) shall
also be interpreted to mean "hot dipped galvanized".

3. REQUIREMENTS

Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements
For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).

3.2 DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

3.2.1 Thickness and Thickness Tolerances (see para 4.5)

The thickness specified on the Engineering Drawing or CAD (computer aided design)
file shall be a minimum or a nominal, depending upon the vehicle model program.

3.2.2 Use of Engineering Specifications for Thickness (see also para 4.5)

This para is for FOE (Ford of Europe) and PAG (Premier Automotive Group) ONLY.
Parts newly designed (ie. not 'carry-over') for 2000 to 2006 model year, shall satisfy
the thickness and thickness tolerance requirements of ES-YC15-1N260-A(-)**.

Parts newly designed (ie. not 'carry-over') for 2006 model year onwards (beginning
with EuCD), shall satisfy the thickness and thickness tolerance requirements of
ES6G91-1N260-A(-)**.

Exceptions to this (for FOE) shall be authorized by PDE Materials Engineering &
Testing (ME&T) via MAS (Materials Authorization System); local procedure
V1P-03-132 refers.

Exceptions to this (for PAG) shall be authorized by Materials Engineering.

(** the currently released level)

3.2.3 Use of Engineering Specifications for Thickness (see also para 4.5)

This para is for the Americas ONLY. Use ES-YC15-1N260-A(-)** ie. all plus thickness
tolerances.

(** the currently released level)

3.3 OTHER DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS

. These shall be defined by the relevant national standards (see para 4.6)

. As appropriate to the relevant national standards, the title of this paragraph shall be
interpreted to include length, width, flatness, camber and mass.

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3.4 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND FORMING CHARACTERISTICS

(Longitudinal Tensile Specimens) (50 mm Gauge Length)
(ISO 6892/ASTM E 8M/EN 10002/JIS G 3141/JFS A 2001)

(Note: Certain gauge (thickness) limitations apply)

The material shall be steel sheet suitable to form the part and be suitable for assembly.

Variant Tensile Yield % Elongation* % Elongation* % Elongation*

Strength Strength >=0.40/<0.80mm >=0.80/<1.00mm >=1.00/<=3.20mm#
(MPa min) (0.2% PS) (Uncoated & (Uncoated & (Uncoated &
(MPa) electrolytically electrolytically electrolytically
coated) coated) coated)

A1 270 130 - 260 37 - 47 39 - 48 40 - 57

A2 270 130 - 220 40 - 50 42 - 51 43 - 59
A3 270 110 - 200 42 - 51 44 - 52 45 - 60
A4 270 110 - 200 44 - 53 46 - 54 47 min

Variant Tensile Yield % Elongation* % Elongation* % Elongation*

Strength Strength >=0.40/<0.80mm >=0.80/<1.00mm >=1.00/<=3.20mm#
(MPa min) (0.2% PS) (Hot dipped (Hot dipped (Hot dipped
(MPa) galvannealed) galvannealed) galvannealed)

A1 270 130 - 260 34 - 45 36 - 46 37 - 55

A2 270 130 - 220 39 - 50 41 - 51 42 - 59
A3 270 110 - 200 41 - 51 43 - 52 44 - 60
A4 270 110 - 200 43 - 53 45 - 54 46 min

Variant r bar r bar r bar r bar

>=0.50/<1.00mm >=0.50/<1.00mm >=1.00/<1.60mm >=1.00/<1.60mm
(Uncoated & (Hot dipped (Uncoated & (Hot dipped
electrolytically galvannealed) electrolytically galvannealed)
coated) coated)

A1 ____ ____ ____ ____

A2 1.20 min 1.20 min 1.10 min 1.10 min
A3 1.40 min 1.40 min 1.30 min 1.30 min
A4 1.60 min 1.50 min 1.50 min 1.40 min

* Gauge lengths other than 50 mm may be used for control purposes, with appropriate (recommended
ISO 2566/1) correction in % Elongation. In all cases, 50 mm will be considered the referee standard gauge
length.

# See also para 4.3

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3.5 FORMABILITY

The quality level of steel supplied to fabricate a specific component shall be negotiated between
the manufacturing activity and the steel supplier. Steel cleanliness may involve the use of a
mutually agreed referee method (see para 4.7). Acceptance of subsequent orders by the steel
supplier for a given component at the agreed upon quality level implies that all steel supplied
will be of a comparable quality level and will form that part satisfactorily as defined by the
manufacturing activity.

The company may, at its option and in agreement with the steel supplier, define characteristics
such as mechanical properties, testing direction, formability, surface texture, oiling, thickness &
width tolerances, weld identification in the coil, rolling mill roll texturing method. If invoked, this
list will be mandatory extension of these specifications (see para 4.8).

The current responsible area within North America is Advanced Technology and Materials
Engineering (AT&ME) where the aforementioned list shall be known as the Sheet Metals
Requirement List (SMRL).

The current mechanism for doing this within the Ford of Europe (FOE) and PAG Consumer
Business Groups (CBG) is the Stamping Engineering Metal Specification Database (MSDB).
The primary source of information for the MSDB is the current issue of ES-6H52-00001-A(-).
These characteristics shall comprise some of the data on the EU2066 form (part of the supply
ordering process). Such EU2066 forms shall be a mandatory extension of these engineering
material specifications. No characteristic shall conflict with these engineering material
specifications

3.6 WELDABILITY

To ensure acceptable weldability, all material must meet the following carbon equivalent (C.E.)
restriction:

C.E. = % C + % Mn/6 = 0.21% max

3.7 SURFACE FINISH AND APPEARANCE

Some applications of these specifications will require the surface appearance to be defined as
Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3, as appropriate:

. A Class 1 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are exposed to view after
paint or trim.

. A Class 2 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle not covered by trim materials
but exposed to view when the doors or enclosure lids are in an open position.

. A Class 3 surface shall be specified for parts of the vehicle that are concealed during
normal use.

Unless otherwise specified via the Engineering Drawing, the SMRL, EU2066 (see para 3.5) or
Purchase (Supply), these materials shall be coated with a light, even film of protective,
company approved mill oil (rust preventative oil) or prelube. (See also para 4.9)

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3.8 PAINTABILITY

Material supplied to these specifications must have prior approval for paintabilty by the
responsible company activity. This approval shall be based on samples prepared to local
process and performance requirements. (See para 4.10)

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
these specifications.

4.1 DOCUMENT ORIGIN

This document was originally compiled as a collaborative effort between Ford Motor Company,
Mazda (Mazda Motor Corporation) and Jaguar (Jaguar Cars), part of PAG (PAG is Premier
Automotive Group).

4.2 INITIAL SUPPLIER APPROVAL FOR FORD (UNCOATED ONLY –

(For information for coated steel submissions see WSS-M1P94-A)

For initial approval, the supplier should furnish the following information for each variant:

. A plan detailing how each requirement of para 3 will be controlled on a continuing

production basis.

. Test results from a typical production sample for the requirements outlined in para 3.

Upon approval, the materials will be added to the Engineering Material Approved Source List.

4.3 MATERIAL USAGE

For materials with a specified thickness greater than 3.20 mm (see paras 3.2 & 3.4), the use of
Cold Rolled Mild Steel is infrequent. Hot Rolled Mild Steel is typically used.

A range of National formability grades are available, particularly within A1 and A2. Variants A3
and A4 are usually supplied as interstitial free (IF) grades. For guidance, a cross reference of
company, National, and International specifications is given in para 4.4.

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4.4 CROSS REFERENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

(Note: for guidance only)

Variant Common Terminology DIN BS EN 10130* EN 10130

1623* 1449*

A1 CS (CQ)/Forming St12 CS4/CR4 FeP01 DC01

A1 DS (DQ)/Drawing St13 CS3/CR3 FeP03 DC03
A2 DS (DQ)/Drawing St14 CS2/CR2 FeP04 DC04
A2 DDS (DDQ)/Deep Drawing St15 CS1/CR1 FeP05 DC05

Variant Common Terminology ISO ASTM JFS MES MM 101 JIS

3574 A 2001 G 3141

A1 CS (CQ)/Forming CR1 A 366M JSC270C SPCN1 SPCC

A1 DS (DQ)/Drawing CR2 A 620M JSC270C SPCN1 SPCC
A2 DS (DQ)/Drawing CR3 A 620M JSC270D SPCN2 SPCD
A2 DDS (DDQ)/Deep Drawing CR4 A 963M JSC270D SPCN2 SPCD

Variant Common Terminology DIN EN 10130* EN 10130 JIS

1623* G 3141

A3/A4 Interstitial Free (IF)/ IF18(St18) FeP06 DC06 SPCE

EDDS (EDDQ)

Variant Common Terminology JFS A 2001 MES MM ASTM

101

A3/A4 Interstitial Free (IF)/ JSC270E/ SPCN3/ A 969M

EDDS (EDDQ) JSC270F SPCN4

Variant Common Terminology JFS A 2001 MES MM ASTM

101

A4 Extra High Formability JSC270F SPCN4 A 969M

(EHF)/EDDS (EDDQ)

* Obsolete specifications or obsolete versions of Specifications which may appear on older Engineering
Drawings.

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4.5 THICKNESS TOLERANCE (CAUTION)

If and when choosing a minimum gauge from ES-YC15-1N260-AA, if the previous choice of
gauge was nominal, it is important to avoid generating an inadvertent increase in the ACTUAL
thickness of the component, and consideration should be given to specifying the next lowest
minimum gauge e.g. for an existing 0.80 mm nominal gauge, the nearest equivalent minimum
gauge in ES-YC15-1N260-AA is 0.75 mm.

Additionally, it may be necessary to consult with JFS A 2001 or JFS A 1001, to select a
Japanese nominal gauge which satisfies the intent of ES-YC15-1N260-AA.

4.6 OTHER DIMENSIONS, TOLERANCES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS

. Examples of the relevant national standards are EN 10131, ASTM A 568M, JFS A 2001.

4.7 STEEL CLEANLINESS REFEREE METHOD

. Examples are JFS A 2001, MES MM 101.

4.8 FORMABILITY

The SMRL may refer to National or International Standards.

4.9 SURFACE FINISH AND APPREARANCE

4.9.1 Japanese Guidance

The surface finish of the steel sheet shall be specified by the mean surface roughness
(Ra) and the surface waviness (Wca). Identification symbols shall be used as follows:

. Class 1 (known as 'W' in MES MM 101) surface shall be specified for those parts
of outer panels that require distinctness of image: Ra 0.5 - 1.2, Wca 0.6 max.
(see para 3.7).

. Class 2 (No-Symbol in MES MM 101) surface shall be specified for those parts of
outer panels that do not require distinctness of image. Such surfaces are
sometimes referred to as 'Ordinary' or 'Non-Visually Critical': Ra 0.5 - 1.5. An
example of this type of surface is a 'B' pillar (see para 3.7).

. Class 3 (known as 'N' in MES MM 101) surface shall be specified for those parts
of inner panels that are concealed during normal use: Ra 0.5 - 2.0. (see
para 3.7).

4.9.2 European Guidance

Where the surface appearance is specified, the mean surface roughness Ra (to SEP
1940 (intended to be replaced by EN 10049)) (2.5 mm cut-off length; 1 micrometer
(+/- 0.5 micrometer) band width; 12.5 mm min effective traverse length; flat skid type)
is defined thus:

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. Class 1 (also known as 'B' (EN 10130) or full finish (FF)); Ra 1.1 - 1.6 (2.5 mm
cut-off).

Peak Density 50 ppcm (peak valley pairs per centimeter) min (at 2.5 mm cut-off).

. Class 2 (also known as 'A' (EN 10130) or General Purpose (GP)): Ra 1.1 - 1.7
(2.5 mm cut-off)

Peak Density not defined.

. Class 3

Ra and Peak Density not defined.

4.9.3 North American Guidance

Refer to the Advanced Technology and Material Engineering (AT&ME) Department in

the Dearborn PDC (Product Development Center).

4.10 PAINTABILITY

. Examples are MES MN 606, ESB-M2P130-A (Class 1 surface applications),

ESB-M2P129-B (Class 2 and 3 surface applications)

4.11 CHARACTERISTICS OF COLD ROLLED MATERIALS (WSS-M1A345-A1/A2)

TABLE 1: Typical Values Based On European Practice

(For Uncoated and (Electrolytically Coated))

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A80) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (80 mm GL)

1) 4) 4) 2) 4) 3) 3)

DC01(+ZE) 169-221 288 - 362 33 - 46 1.47 - 2.39 0.18 - 0.22 n/a n/a

DC03(+ZE) 157 - 212 289 - 343 36 - 48 1.79 - 2.33 0.19 - 0.23 n/a n/a

DC04(+ZE) 149 - 198 277 - 331 36 - 49 1.90 - 2.74 0.19 - 0.23 n/a n/a

DC05(+ZE) 136 - 204 279 - 323 40 - 51 1.89 - 2.82 0.19 - 0.25 n/a n/a

(n/a means not applicable)

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Notes:

1) The values of yield stress are the 0.2% proof stress for products which do not present a
definite yield point, and the lower yield stress (Rel) for others. For thin gauges, the yield
stress value tends to increase. Up to 20 MPa is typical for < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm. Up
to 40 MPa is typical for < 0.5 mm.

2) For thin gauges, the % elongation value tends to decrease. Up to 2 units is typical for <
0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm.

3) The values of r90 and n90 only apply to products of thickness > 0.5 mm.

4) Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e., 90° to the rolling) direction.

TABLE 2: Typical Values Based on North American Practice

(For Uncoated and Electrolytically Coated)

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling).

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

CS 170 - 229 285 - 350 37 - 44 n/a n/a 1.40 - 2.10 0.164 - 0.225

DS 148 - 216 273 - 339 38 - 51 n/a n/a 1.46 - 2.15 0.182 - 0.249

DDS 135 - 206 274 - 331 39 - 50 n/a n/a 1.63 - 2.32 0.190 - 0.264

(n/a means not applicable)

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TABLE 3: Typical Values Based on Japanese Practice

(For Uncoated and Electrolytically Coated; Thickness 0.80 mm.)

Test specimens and method based on JIS Z 2201 and JFS T 2001. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength
and Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0° to rolling). The figures
in brackets (parentheses) for Yield strength and %Elongation, indicate typical values.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

SPCN1/ 135 - 255 270 min 39 - 48 n/a n/a n/a n/a

(195) (43)
JSC270C

SPCN2/ 125 - 215 270 min 42 - 51 n/a n/a 1.2 min n/a
JSC270D (170) (45)

(n/a means not applicable)

4.12 CHARACTERISTICS OF COLD ROLLED MATERIALS (WSS-M1A345-A3/A4)

TABLE 4: Typical Values Based On European Practice

(For Uncoated and (Electrolytically Coated))

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A80) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (80 mm GL)

1) 4) 4) 2) 4) 3) 3)

DC06(+ZE) 116 - 164 275 - 307 41 - 50 2.04 - 2.84 0.22 - 0.26 n/a n/a

(n/a means not applicable)

Notes:

1. The values of yield stress are the 0.2% proof stress for products which do not present a
definite yield point and the lower yield stress (Rel) for others. For thin gauges, the yield
stress value tends to increase. Up to 20 MPa is typical for < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm. Up to
40 MPa is typical for < 0.5 mm.

2. For thin gauges, the % elongation value tends to decrease. Up to 2 units is typical for <
0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm.

3. The values of r90 and n90 only apply to products of thickness > 0.5 mm.

4. Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e., 90° to the rolling) direction.

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TABLE 5: Typical Values Based on North American Practice

(For Uncoated and Electrolytically Coated)

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation are based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling).

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

EDDS 116 - 183 275 - 326 40 - 51 n/a n/a 1.60 - 2.41 0.209 - 0.269

(n/a means not applicable)

TABLE 6: Typical Values Based on Japanese Practice

(For Uncoated and Electrolytically Coated; Thickness 0.80 mm.)

Test specimens and method based on JIS Z 2201 and JFS T 2001. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength
and Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling). The
figures in brackets (parentheses) for Yield strength and %Elongation, indicate typical values.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)
SPCN3
120 - 195 270 min 44 - 52 n/a n/a 1.4 min n/a
JSC270E (160) (47)
SPCN4
110 - 175 270 min 46 - 54 n/a n/a 1.6 min n/a
JSC270F (145) (49)

(n/a means not applicable)

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4.13 CHARACTERISTICS OF COLD ROLLED MATERIALS (WSS-M1A345-A1/A2/A3/A4)

TABLE 7: Typical Values Based On European Practice

(For Hot Dipped Galvannealed)

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A80) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (80 mm GL)

1) 4) 4) 2) 4) 3) 3)

DX51D + ZF 185 - 241 306 - 366 34 - 42 1.10 - 2.30 0.17 - 0.21 n/a n/a

DX52D + ZF 166 - 216 279 - 327 37 - 46 1.34 - 2.40 0.19 - 0.23 n/a n/a

DX53D + ZF 155 - 185 287 - 311 41 - 49 1.82 - 2.46 0.20 - 0.24 n/a n/a

DX54D + ZF 146 - 174 287 - 313 38 - 48 1.76 - 2.42 0.20 - 0.24 n/a n/a
DX56D + ZF

(n/a means not applicable)

Notes:

1) The values of yield stress are the 0.2% proof stress for products which do not present a
definite yield point, and the lower yield stress (Rel) for others. For thin gauges, the yield
stress value tends to increase. Up to 20 MPa is typical for < 0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm. Up
to 40 MPa is typical for < 0.5 mm.

2) For thin gauges, the % elongation value tends to decrease. Up to 2 units is typical for <
0.7 mm and > 0.5 mm.

3) The values of r90 and n90 only apply to products of thickness > 0.5 mm.

4) Test specimens taken in the transverse (i.e., 90° to the rolling) direction.

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TABLE 8: Typical Values Based on North American Practice

(For Hot Dipped Galvannealed)

Test specimens and method based on ASTM standards. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength and
Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling).

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n – bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)

CS 223 - 315 323 - 379 33 - 45 n/a n/a 1.05 - 1.39 0.161 - 0.240

DS 165 - 230 294 - 344 39 - 47 n/a n/a 1.37 - 1.78 0.197 - 0.240

DDS 140 - 188 289 - 330 41 - 50 n/a n/a 1.68 - 2.09 0.226 - 0.265

EDDS 124 - 176 286 - 331 42 - 50 n/a n/a 1.70 - 2.31 0.223 - 0.265

n/a means not applicable)

TABLE 9: Typical Values Based on Japanese Practice

(For Hot Dipped Galvannealed; Thickness 0.80 mm.)

Test specimens and method based on JIS Z 2201 and JFS T 2001. Values for Yield, Tensile Strength
and Elongation area based on specimens taken in the longitudinal direction (0 deg to rolling). The
figures in brackets (parentheses) for Yield strength and % Elongation, indicate typical values. %
Elongation values are applicable where the sum of the minimum coating mass for BOTH surfaces
exceeds 90 g/m2.

r n
Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength % Elongation (A50) 90 90 r - bar n - bar
(Re) (MPa) (Rm) (MPa) (50 mm GL)
SPCM1
175 – 295 270 min 36 – 45 n/a n/a n/a n/a
JAC270C (235) (40)
SPCM2
125 – 215 270 min 41 – 50 n/a n/a 1.2 min n/a
JAC270D (170) (44)
SPCM3
120 – 195 270 min 43 – 51 n/a n/a 1.4 min n/a
JAC270E (155) (46)
SPCM4
110 – 175 270 min 45 – 53 n/a n/a 1.6 min n/a
JAC270F (145) (48)

Note: The above grades are taken from JFS A 3011 and MES MM 108.

(n/a means not applicable)

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4.14 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

The reference documents are:

ASTM A 366M BS 1449 ASTM E 8M WSS-M1P94-A

EN 10049 ASTM A 568M EN 10002 ISO 3574
ESB-M2P130-A ESB-M2P129-B ISO 6892 DIN 1623
JIS G 3141 JFS A 2001 JFS A 3011 MES MN 606
ISO 2566/1 JIS Z 2201 JFS T 2001 JFS A 1001
ASTM A 620M EN 10130 ASTM A 963M EN 10131
SEP 1940 ASTM A 969M ES MM 101 MES MM 108
ES-YC15-1N260-AA ES-6H52-00001-A(-) WSS-M99P1111-A V1P-03-132
WSS-M99P9999-A1 ES6G91-1N260-A(-)

4.15 METHOD OF SPECIFYING

The specification on the Engineering Drawing or CAD (computer aided design) file shall
include, if applicable, the surface quality; also the coating(s) defined by WSS-M1P94-A.

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, Improved Formability, uncoated, for a non-visible
bracket of 2 mm thickness, would be specified thus:

. Steel to WSS-M1A345-A2: Class 3

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, High Formability, uncoated, for a visible exterior
body panel, would be specified thus:

. Steel to WSS-M1A345-A3: Class 1

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, Improved Formability, coated with double sided
Electrolytic Zinc, (typical European usage), for the boot (trunk) inner panel, would be specified
thus:

. Steel to WSS-M1A345-A2, coated to WSS-M1P94-A: 50G50G-EL, Class 2

e.g. Steel, Sheet, Cold Rolled, Low Carbon, Improved Formability, differentially coated with
double sided Electrolytic Zinc, (typical North American usage), for the bonnet (hood) outer
panel, would be specified thus:

. Steel to WSS-M1A345-A2, coated to WSS-M1P94-A: 98G60G-EL, Class 1

NOTE: This document is dedicated to the memory of the late Brian Lawrence Edwards (1939 -
1999), whose foresight developed the first of this style of specifications in 1994.

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